MS Isn't a Thing Anymore...While shopping at my local discount store, I needed a motorized cart to get around in the store. I don't often use...reactions4comments
Moving Without Researching...Being a disabled veteran diagnosed with MS in 1980, I've experienced many years of relapsing MS. I had good days, bad days...reactions4comments
A Valuable Lesson Taught to Me by My Fine Motor Skills...An unfortunate reality of multiple sclerosis (MS), for many of us living with it, is that over time it may take things...reactions38comments
The MonSter in Me...At a very young age, probably five to seven years old, I was in pain and had spasms. I was so young...reactions1comment
What Not to Say to a Person with MS...People have the best intentions. They want to say something uplifting or profound to affect me in a positive way. They shouldn’t...reactions163comments
You Know You Have MS When...You are probably all too familiar with the typical symptoms associated with having multiple sclerosis (MS). Things like spasticity, problems thinking, fatigue...reactions62comments
Off-Label Drugs for MS...Your doctor may prescribe an off-label drug to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). This refers to a drug that is not approved by...
A Day Without the Shadow of MS: A Dream of Peace and Liberation...For many, a new day brings the promise of possibility, of opportunities waiting to be seized. But for those of us navigating...reactions1comment
The Iceberg...Having an invisible illness is relatable to seeing an iceberg. On the outside, you can only see the tip. If you don’t...reactions12comments
Jaws: TMJ, Bruxism, Their Relation to MS – And Why We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat...In my mid-1960s youth, a jawbreaker was a newfangled kind of gumball that was not a regular on my candy store wish...reactions16comments
MS and Foot Drop...One of the more common issues that people associate with multiple sclerosis is trouble walking. When I talk to people who don’t know...reactions39comments
MS Life: Adaptive Clothing and Fashion Hacks...One of my favorite reality shows is Project Runway. I love watching these designers, under the crunch of limited time, materials, and...reactions7comments
The Importance of Good Footwear With MS...As I was looking through my news feed last week, I stumbled upon a pretty exciting announcement. Nike revealed a new shoe...reactions40comments
Cleaning Hacks: Thinking Outside the Box...Our son gave us the gift of an automated RoboVac for Christmas. We’ve all seen them advertised on TV or used in popular...reactions37comments
This Girl Is On Fire! Facial Flushing and MS...I find it funny to say that my multiple sclerosis makes me ‘hot’. You have to find humor when it comes to...reactions5comments
Spasticity...Spasticity is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). This term refers to stiffness and muscle spasms resulting from problems with the...
Invisible Symptoms of MS: Mood Swings...Like many with multiple sclerosis, I have my fair share of problems with walking, spasms, pain, and fatigue. Some of my worst symptoms...reactions50comments
I’m Seeing the Benefits of Aging, Bifocals, and MS...“Just read me the letters from the lowest row you can see,” the ophthalmic nurse instructed. “You mean there are letters in...reactions3comments
Training for Summer...Ever since getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), my body doesn’t love the heat. No hot tubs, saunas, fireplaces, or space heaters...reactions1comment
The Connection Between MS and Allergies...There are many things that experts do not understand about multiple sclerosis (MS). For example, they do not know what causes MS...reactions21comments
